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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 343.19 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 343.19 and 160.11 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 343.19 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/343.19 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 343.19 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 54,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947.35/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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